Maafushi

Casual rooms & villas in an unfussy budget hotel offering a spa, an outdoor pool & beach access. Along a beach on the Laccadive Sea, this laid-back budget hotel surrounded by palm trees is 78 km from Velana International Airport. Relaxed rooms and villas feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some offer verandas or balconies. Wi-Fi and room service are available. Amenities include a restaurant, a cafe and a juice bar, plus an outdoor pool, a gym, and a spa offering yoga classes and massages. There's also a diving center, plus direct access to the beach. Breakfast and a boat shuttle from the airport are available.

Chic villas, some overwater, in a posh resort with an infinity pool, a Japanese restaurant & a spa. On a private island in the Laccadive Sea, this posh beach resort is a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. Luxe villas have decks, beach access and sea views. All feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and iPod docks, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded villas add private pools and tropical outdoor showers. Some quarters are set overwater. Breakfast is complimentary. There's a Japanese restaurant and a beachside eatery, plus a chic cocktail bar and a poolside bar. Other amenities include an infinity pool, and a spa with hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas. A dive center and a kids' club are also offered.

Refined villas in a plush resort on a private island, plus a spa, an outdoor pool & 4 restaurants. On a private island on the Laccadive Sea, this plush resort surrounded by white-sand beaches is 36 km from Velana International Airport. Elegant beachfront villas offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and terraces, plus minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded villas add open-air showers and direct sea access. The bi-level, 2-bedrooms villas feature plunge pools. Butler and room service are available. Breakfast is complimentary. There are also 2 restaurants, an international eatery and a pizzeria, as well as a bar, a spa and a 24/7 gym. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, water sports and a dive school.

Luxe overwater & beachfront villas in a posh island resort with dining, a spa & a coral reef. This luxury resort on a lush island surrounded by the Velavaru Reef is accessed by seaplane from Velana International Airport. Vibrant beachfront villas have free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and tea and coffeemakers, plus outdoor showers. Upgraded villas add hot tubs, private pools, and/or sitting areas or living rooms. The 1- and 2-bedroom overwater villas offer infinity pools, rooftop patios and glass-enclosed bathrooms, plus direct reef access. Room service is available. Amenities include 3 upscale restaurants, 1 overwater, plus private beachfront dining and 2 bars. There's also a spa, and water sports such as diving and snorkeling.

Small isle with white sand beaches, turquoise water & rentals including villas & thatched bungalows.

Luxe, all-inclusive resort offering modern suites & chic over-water villas on a private island. Set on a private island in the Maldives' South Ari Atoll, this high-end all-inclusive resort is reached by seaplane from Malé. Upscale suites include living rooms, loft bedrooms and outdoor showers. All feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. Chic over-water villas add ocean views or kid's bedrooms with game consoles, and upgraded villas offer private pools or terraces with lagoon access. Room service is available. Location:

Escape to this luxury Maldives resort where chic bungalows boast private pools and five-star service, blending relaxation with endless adventures.

Himmafushi is a tranquil inhabited island in Kaafu Atoll, perfect for snorkeling and savoring local culture amidst charming cafes and stunning beaches.

Haute beachfront villas with pools at an upscale island resort offering dining & snorkeling. This sophisticated resort of beachfront villas lies on a private island in the Laccadive Sea, and is accessible by boat from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Elegant 1-bedroom villas feature open-air layouts with sea views, plus decks and infinity pools. They include tea and coffeemakers, wine cellars, and flat-screen TVs with surround sound. Some come with beach cabanas and kayaks. A 2-bedroom house adds a kitchen. Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service are available. There are 2 indoor/outdoor restaurants with global fusion and Thai cuisine. Activities (fees) include boating, snorkeling and classes for scuba diving. There’s also an intimate day spa.

Tropical-chic quarters in a luxe beachfront resort on a private coral island, plus dining & a spa. On a private coral island, this luxe beachfront resort faces the Indian Ocean and is surrounded by palm trees. Refined, tropically influenced suites and bungalows have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, along with living rooms, outdoor showers and terraces. Some are set on stilts over the sea; others on the beach. Upgraded accommodations have plunge or infinity pools. Room service is available 24/7. Breakfast is complimentary. Other amenities include 2 bars and 4 upscale restaurants, plus a spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar. Activities such as yoga and windsurfing are also offered.